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Page 1: ...l or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or...

Page 2: ...r _ _ MTDLLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 228 4683 _ www rntuprouucts com 888 888 7318 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTreturnthe unit to the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased withoutfirst contactingCustomerSupport If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this ...

Page 3: ...d become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to o...

Page 4: ...nthedischarge orcollector openings Always usetheclean out toolprovided to unclog thedischarge opening Donotunclog chute assembly whileengine isrunning Shutoffengine andremain behind handles untilallmoving parts have stopped before unclogging 19 Useonlyattachments andaccessories approved bythemanufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabsetc 20 Ifsituations occurwhich arenotcovered inthis manual u...

Page 5: ...ission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped SAFETY LABELS FOUND ONYOUR SNOWTHROWER 1 KEEPAWAY FROMROTATING IMPELLER ANDAUGER CONTACT WITHIMPELLER OR AUGER CANAMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET 2 USECLEAN OUT TOOL TOUNCLOG DISCHAR...

Page 6: ...ed with this manual Refer to Augers on page 19 for more information regarding shear pin replacement CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger ControlTeston page 11 Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Securing the Handle 1 Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both ...

Page 7: ...to the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hairpin clip just removed NOTE If necessary the lower bracket can be adjusted Refer to ChuteBracket Adjustment on Page 13 CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger ControlTeston page 11 Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Tire Pr...

Page 8: ...ever into any of seven positions to control the direction of travel and ground speed Forward There are five forward F speeds Position one 1 is the slowest and position five 5 is the fastest Reverse There are two reverse R speeds One 1 is the slower and two 2 is the faster Gas Cap Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank Choke Control The choke control is found on the rear of the engin...

Page 9: ... assembly Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging The chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a clogged chute assembly Refer to Operating YourSnow Throwersection for more detailed information regarding the chute clean out tool NOTE This item is fastened with a cable t...

Page 10: ...eptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter WARNING If your home electrical system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available do not use your snow thrower s electric starter If you have a grounded three prong receptacle proceed as follows Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on th...

Page 11: ... forward F positions or two reverse R positions Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you re comfortable with IMPORTANT Use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move Release it and drive motion will stop IMPORTANT NEVER reposition the shift lever cha...

Page 12: ... a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly Drift Cutters onmodels soequipped Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions On models so equipped drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them and reinstall the drift cutters intheir proper posit...

Page 13: ...re 3 Retighten the hex jam nut and repeat all three tests to verify proper adjustment has been achieved SkidShoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted See Figure 4 For close snow removal on a smooth surface raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven such as a gravel driveway CAUTION Loose gravel can b...

Page 14: ...Control Refer to Auger Control Teston Page 11 to adjust the auger control ChuteAssembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly To do so stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly Pivot the chute upward or downward before re tightening the wing knob See Figure 6 Figure 6 ...

Page 15: ...st once a season remove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft See Figure 8 Shear Pin Spacers Bearing Figure 8 GearCase The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with two ounces of grease Part Number 737 0168 IMPORTANT Do not overf...

Page 16: ...rward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley 4 Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts as a belt keeper Remove the belt from around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the supp...

Page 17: ...er the gas cap Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right b Insert a screw driverthrough aligning holes in both the idler bracket and the engine c Roll the auger belt off the engine p...

Page 18: ...ghtly tap the shaft s end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame 2 a Slide the hex shaft downward and to the left while carefully un meshing the lower gears on the hex shaft from the upper gears on the wheel axle b Set the hex shaft s gears aside c Carefully remove the inner E ring from the hex shaft and slide the friction wheel assembly off the hex shaft NOTE If you re repl...

Page 19: ...n prior to draining fuel Fuel left in engine for extended period deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as follows Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel...

Page 20: ... adjust gap or replace Insert key into ignition switch Connect spark plug wire Refer to the Tecumseh engine manual or Startingthe Engineon page 10 of this manual for instructions on the engine primer Move choke control to OFF position Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer...

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Page 22: ...SECTION 9 PARTS LIST 4O 37 23 42 19 22 29 26 2O 36 3 38 25 31 32 22 ...

Page 23: ...8 Grf Nylon Nut Flange Lock 1 4 20 Grf Nylon Pin Cotter 072 x 1 13 Grip 1 0 ID x 5 0 Screw 1 4 20 375 Rod Pivot Handle Clutch Lock RH Handle Clutch Lock LH Spring Control Lever Lock Cam Lock Bumper Rubber 62 OD x 22 Plate Lock Retainer Lens Screw Shoulder 437 x 1 345 1 4 20 Z Fitting Cable Lamp Halogen 12V 27W Lens Assembly Lamp Harness Headlight Eye Bolt Chute Crank Panel Handle C Style Panel Han...

Page 24: ...StylesC D 38 63 9 k 7 8 4 36 13 42 22 3 28 I 47 46 55 53 57 27 34 24 ...

Page 25: ...37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 61 62 63 64 PART NO 741 0493A 790 00087 790 00117 790 00120 790 00121 790 00118 710 04071 720 04032 731 04426A 731 04869 731 04912 736 0159 741 0475 784 5647 784 5580 719 0319 719 0320 721 0179 741 0662 710 0642 711 04286 711 04285 711 04284 711 04283 714 0161 715 04021 717 04126 717 0528A 718 04071 721 0325 721 0327 736 0351 ...

Page 26: ...StylesC D 13 33 58 53 57 47 4O 51 36 3 22 48 56 24 41 17 50 49 43 55 14 4 52 58 16 Z_ 1 12 15 14 10 45 26 19 32 9 38 31 28 37 2O 25 26 ...

Page 27: ...Flange x 75 ID Cable Auger 44 75 Cable Drive 41 75 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 790 00054 790 00055 710 0191 710 0597 710 0654A 710 1245B 712 04064 731 04792 732 0710 736 0247 736 0505 741 0919 748 0234 748 04053 750 04230 750 04303 754 04050 754 0456 756 04109 756 04113 756 04114 790 00062 790 00010 790 00011 710 0896 618 04169 718 04070 735 ...

Page 28: ... adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genuine M...

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